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Indian unicorns surge but C suite remains a men’s club for top roles
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Women are just 10% of unicorn C suite leaders
A new report finds a stark gender gap in India’s unicorn leadership: women occupy only about 10% of C-suite roles. The underrepresentation is especially sharp in tech and strategic functions, where women are far less likely to become CEOs, CTOs, or CIOs. Even as women lead strongly in HR, systemic barriers still limit advancement and acceptance in top positions.
- Women hold only around 10% of unicorn C-suite roles
- Underrepresentation is worst in tech and strategic leadership
- Women are less likely to reach CEO, CTO, and CIO roles
- Strong HR presence doesn’t translate into executive dominance
Read the full story at The Economic Times
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The Economic Times